Clashing Waves

<P>Growing up in Havana Cuba author Waldo Lopez-Aqueres's life has been one of challenge heartbreak and adversity. At four he almost lost his own life shortly after his mother lost hers. He was then rejected by his paternal grandparents and siblings. But he found comfort and acceptance with his maternal brothers and sisters and from their love he found courage hope and an intense motivation to learn. As his body grew so did his confidence and determination to rise above the terrors of his childhood.</P><P>His young dreams were nearly derailed however by the arrival of a totalitarian communist government. At twenty his world - like that of many other Cubans - began to crumble around him and his life and his ambitions were interrupted. Frustrated and disenchanted with the Cuban revolution he immigrated to the United States at twenty-two to begin a new life. It was a daily struggle to adapt to a new culture language and way of life. </P><P>Waldo did adapt though; he went on to achieve personal professional and academic success in his adopted new home. Dr. Lopez-Aqueres exemplifies how the power of the human spirit can rise above adversity and how anyone with dedication perseverance and willpower can attain a meaningful and gratifying life. </P><P>This is the story of his American dream come true shared in intimate and inspirational detail.</P>